Stewart's garden Looking for landscape companies in Nashville, Tn? Acer Landscape Services is one of the oldest, family owned full services landscape companies in Nashville. Since 1981 we've served Nashville and surrounding areas such as Brentwood, Franklin, Belle Meade, Hendersonville, Green Hills, Spring Hill and others. We offer landscape design services for both [...]

Project FeederWatch in Nashville, Tn The Warner Park Nature Center is hosting the Project FeederWatch Volunteer Training, coordinated by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, on Friday, October 30, 2015 from 9-11 a.m. This training is for adults only and interested participants need to register by calling at 615-352-6299. Melissa Donahue will lead the [...]

Using shade perennial beds in your Nashville, Tn garden is easier than you think. There are so many shade loving plants to choose from. Here in the Mid South, even plants that are considered full sun actually appreciate a little afternoon shade. Perennials are a great choice for any garden because they come back each [...]

At Acer Landscape Services, we've been landscapers in Nashville, Tn since 1981. As family owned full-service landscape contractors, our work experience, on both large and small jobs, has brought us the reputation of being one of the best landscapers in Nashville, Green Hills, Franklin, Brentwood, Forest Hills and surrounding areas. ALS is large enough to [...]

Looking for full sun perennials for Middle Tn and Nashville area to add a little pizazz to your garden? Look no further than the Spiney Bear's-breeches perennial. Spiny Bear's-breeches, Acanthus spinosus, has become quiet a conversation peace in our garden. This perennial has spikes with mauve flowers which bloom in June and July with thistle [...]

Looking for the best perennials for Middle Tn, Nashville area? Whether you've just moved here, or have lived in this area for a long time, it's a challenge to know which plants do well in our crazy weather. From hot, humid summers to zero degrees in winter, it's often just a trial and error and [...]

Planting herbs, flowers and veggies in a square foot garden on our deck. Square foot gardening in Nashville, Tennessee makes sense. With wet springs, sometimes it's hard to work the soil when the time is right. Ground too frozen? Doesn't matter with a square foot garden! Having your planting area in a raised [...]

Asiatic lilies are easy to grow and are beautiful in formal or casual gardens. They grow well in Zones 4, 5, 6, and 7 in full sun or part sun. Plant these beauties during the fall in loamy soil to a depth of 12 to 14 inches. Be aware though that deer also love Asiatic [...]

Photo by Acer Landscape Services How much should you water your lawn? As landscape professionals, we are often asked that question. We always advise our clients to water between 1 and 2 inches a week. This is enough to keep roots growing deeply and it moistens the soil to a depth of about [...]